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Citadel vs lean-memory
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Encrypted-first embedded database with vector search and agent memory, exposed as MCP tools
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Embedded, local-first agent memory: one SQLite file per namespace, no server, no cloud.
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Neither has been reviewed yet, so the comparison rests on the scan and the public usage numbers. Both score close on the safety scan (82 and 88 out of 100).
| Citadel | lean-memory | |
|---|---|---|
| User rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Safety grade | B82/100 | A88/100 |
| Adoption | Growing | Growing |
| GitHub stars | 3 | 42 |
| Downloads / week | 594 | – |
| Runs where | Your machine (local) | Your machine (local) |
| Gateway-ready | No | No |
| Tools | — | 7 |
| Write actions | — | 2 |
| Price per call | Free | Free |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Last release | 2026-09-13 | 2026-08-07 |
| Category | Databases | Databases |